Category: joy

  • In pursuit of happiness

    In pursuit of happiness

    Who doesn’t love happiness? To be happy we usually use our body, mind, emotions, senses and energy to do the following: 1) Search for happiness in a world of forms. And get the objects, relationships or activities that give us happiness. 2) Resist or avoid anything (any form) that comes…

  • Giving

    Giving

    Giving leads to a shift in the being of both the giver and the receiver.   You can give in many ways. Out of obligation. Out of sympathy. In exchange for something. We typically expect something in return; at least the recipient to be grateful.   What can you give?…

  • Finding joy in the path, not just in the outcome

    Finding joy in the path, not just in the outcome

    “The path doesn’t save all its pleasure for the end. You can enjoy it now.” – Thanissaro Bhikku If you try to find joy only in the result, you get robbed of the countless moments of joy that are possible along the way. You may think of the time spent…